[nabs-l] NFB Training Center

Jewel S. herekittykat2 at gmail.com
Mon Mar 15 17:59:34 UTC 2010 

I had a question on this topic...I went to the state rehab center.
While it was helpful, it did not help me as much as I felt I needed. I
did not get any consumer education or college prep, and I feel that my
O&M is still not up to par. The training was only 15 weeks, and so I
did not get the chance to learn everything I felt I needed. Is this
enough justification to request attending a NFB training center, to
get more training in O&M and Braille than 15 weeks can provide, and to
get self-esteem training (something I lack a bit, especially when I am
stressed). And because I have attended the state rehab center, can I
still attend an NFB center, or am I likely to be turned down because
of my attendance at the state center?

~Jewel

On 3/15/10, Domonique Lawless <dlawless86 at gmail.com> wrote:
> To all those interested in going to NFB training centers:
>
> Remember that when you explain to your VR counselors why you want to
> go to an NFB center that you provide logical justification for your
> desire to go there. You can't just say "LCB, CCB, or Blind INC. is
> better." you have to provide reasons why they are better centers and
> how those centers can better teach you the skills you need. Darian is
> right when he says you should right a justification letter. If your
> thoughts are laid out on paper (or e-mail) and are clear then they wil
> have a harder time denying you. Also, do as muchh research on your
> state center and the NFB center of your choice as possible. Another
> helpful thing to do would be to read the VR handbook of rights and
> regulations. I don't know what the proper title for it is but I am
> sure that there should be one for every state. Remember that if you
> present yourself as an active and knowledgeable consumer then you will
> be taken more seriously.
>
> I hope this helps!
> Domonique
>
> On 3/15/10, David <davidb521 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi.
>> I am currently attending LCB. Beth, your family should not have to pay for
>> training at CCB out of there pocket. You could always try doing what I
>> did,
>> by going to a hearing if all of the other VR officials deny your request.
>> What state are you in?
>> David
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>> Behalf
>> Of Beth
>> Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 12:40 AM
>> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
>> Subject: Re: [nabs-l] NFB Training Center
>>
>> I am actually trying to go to the CCB in Colorado, but the Division of
>> Blind Services is attempting to deny me.  ALso, I have a family that
>> claims they can't afford it.  So I would love all the help I can get.
>> Beth
>>
>> On 3/14/10, Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>> And David is a great example of how to get  things done in  this
>> situation.
>>>
>>>  David,  are you at LCB currently?
>>>
>>>
>>> On 3/14/10, Darian Smith <dsmithnfb at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>> all, Cindy was    absolutely correct; there are a couple of articles
>>>> in the 2010 student slate  (see atatchment) that  might prove helpful
>>>> here.
>>>>  I encourage you to  take a moment and check out the slate, it
>>>> certainly is  very imformitive and the  cast of many that help to  put
>>>>   it together for us have done a great job on this one!
>>>>  Best,
>>>>   Darian
>>>>
>>>> On 3/14/10, David <davidb521 at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>> Hi,
>>>>> I had something similar happen to me in Mississippi very recently. I
>>>>> had
>>>>> to
>>>>> go all the way to a hearing in order for me to go to the Louisiana
>> Center
>>>>> for the Blind. The state didn't want to pay for out-of-state training
>>>>> because they felt that there training center in Tupelo was equivalent.
>>>>> You
>>>>> should get your councilor's response in writing so that it is official
>>>>> that
>>>>> your councilor is taking this stance. Also, you should justify why you
>>>>> should go to an NFB training center rather than the in-state facility,
>>>>> but
>>>>> this should be relatively simple to do. If your councilor refuses,
>> appeal
>>>>> to
>>>>> the regional supervisor, then the director of Blind Services in your
>>>>> state.
>>>>> If all fails, go to a procedural hearing, and present your case.
>> Remember
>>>>> that it is your legal right under informed choice to attend an NFB
>>>>> training
>>>>> center, and these agencies sometimes aren't concerned for there
>>>>> clients,
>>>>> but
>>>>> rather with themselves, as is the case with Mississippi. Feel free to
>>>>> contact me off-list if you have further questions.
>>>>> David
>>>>>
>>>>> -----Original Message--
>>>>> ---
>>>>> From: nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:nabs-l-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
>>>>> Behalf
>>>>> Of cmcerteza at aol.com
>>>>> Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2010 5:38 PM
>>>>> To: nabs-l at nfbnet.org
>>>>> Subject: [nabs-l] NFB Training Center
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Hello there, my name is Casandra from Illinois. I'm new to the list and
>> I
>>>>> would like to ask a question. I plan to attend an NFB training center
>> but
>>>>> my
>>>>> counselor from the Division of Rehabilitation Services does not want
>>>>> sponsor
>>>>> me. If there's anyone here with a similar situation in previous years,
>>>>> how
>>>>> did you manage to go to the NFB training centers? I would really
>>>>> appreciate
>>>>> your comments and suggestions. E mail me if you need more iformation to
>>>>> answer my question.
>>>>>
>>>>> Thanks
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>>
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>>>>
>>>> --
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>>>> recruitment campaign to help attract energetic and passionate
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>>>>
>>>
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